Overview

These microscopes are provided by nano-lab and can be accessed free of charge by nano-Lab-associated members.

System 1: bright field and wide field upright microscope.

System 2: upright long working distance fluorescence wide field upright microscope.

Filters, lenses, illumination sources and cameras can be swapped between both systems please contact us to discuss your imaging requirements.

Imaging modes

• System 1: wide field fluorescence, bright field
• System 2: wide field fluorescence only

Specification

Here you can find the specifications for this microscope.

Objectives

Magnification	NA	Coverslip	Other modes	Immersion
2.5	0.75			Air
10				Dipping
10	0.45			Air
20				Dipping
40	0.75			Air

 

Location

This microscope is located in the Central Unit, on campus.

The Central Unit is based in the Bioimaging Unit in the William Leech Building, room M2.142.

Newcastle University
William Leech Building
Medical School
Framlington Place 
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4HH

Here, you can get directions to the building.

Booking

Find out how to book this microscope.

Booking information

• The minimal booking time for this system is 30 minutes. 
• Time increments of 15 minutes are permitted. 
• Bookings can be cancelled with no charge up to an hour before scheduled use.